Director of Policy Communications

Enterprise Community Partners

Director of Policy Communications leading communications for federal advocacy and policy research at Enterprise community partners. Seeking a skilled writer with extensive experience in communications strategy for housing policy.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead communications strategy for all of Enterprise’s major federal policy work
Partner closely with Enterprise’s policy development and research team to shape and promote the research that undergirds our advocacy across channels
Seek daily opportunities to position Enterprise’s experts as the go-to national voices on federal housing policy and legislation
In close coordination with the marketing and digital teams, help shape advocacy plans that leverage Enterprise’s unique voice and network to influence the public policy debate around our core priorities
Prepare memos, talking points, op-eds, press releases, media advisories, public testimony, and other materials in support of a robust media relations strategy
Engage in rapid response, ensuring Enterprise’s voice leads the conversation in the wake of major public policy or Washington-related developments
Nourish Enterprise’s network of reporter relationships, ensuring journalists have what they need to report on the critical nature of the affordable housing shortage
Partner with our fundraising and events teams to assist in the planning and execution of Washington-based activities that support our public profile
Work closely with coalition partners and allies to shape shared communications strategies that benefit our advocacy
Assist the vice president of communications in supporting C-suite policy communications
Occasionally serve as a spokesperson for Enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum of eight years’ experience in policy-related communications, preferably focused on federal policy advocacy
Exceptional writing skills
Experience leading communications strategies for major legislative or advocacy campaigns
Some experience in affordable housing, real estate, or housing advocacy preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

exceptional benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingcommunications strategymedia relationsadvocacy planningpublic testimonypress releasesop-edstalking pointsrapid response

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipnetworkingstrategic thinkingpublic speaking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree